MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM SIZE EF 12 MM THICKNESS; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2023-00184, 0001822565-2023-00185, and 0001822565-2023-00186.

Event Description

It was reported on a worn instrument return form that the instrument was missing bearings.There was no reported patient involvement.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual inspection of the returned item # 42527900502 lot # 62790817 found it to exhibit signs of repeated use and have one of components 42527991001 and 42527991002 disassembled / missing.The components were not returned.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.This device is confirmed to have been a part of a previous investigation.Actions were initiated to recommend against using ultrasonic cleaning as a sterilizing technique for these devices.These devices were subsequently re-designed to account for this failure mode with a new locking mechanism.It was determined that these devices were manufactured prior to this design change.The root cause is considered to be a previously addressed design issue.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: TIBIAL ARTICULAR SURFACE PROVISIONAL SHIM SIZE EF 12 MM THICKNESS
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 16232752
• MDR Text Key: 308349142
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-00183
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JWH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K113369
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 42527900502
• Device Lot Number: 62790817
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/04/2023
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-1052-2015
• Patient Sequence Number: 1